Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival

By car, Bradford on Avon is conveniently located off the A363, a short drive south from Junction 17 of the M4 (signposted for Bath). It is also accessible via the A36 from the north or via Trowbridge to the south. Once in the town, look for public car parks (for example, the Station or Church Street car parks); however, spaces can fill up quickly on busy festival days. If parking is limited, consider parking on the outskirts of town or in nearby Bath and then taking a short train or bus ride into Bradford on Avon. The rural roads winding through the Wiltshire countryside make for a scenic drive if you are coming from nearby towns.

Bradford on Avon is served by its own railway station on the Great Western main line. Regular trains connect the town with Bath Spa (just minutes away) and with Westbury and Trowbridge to the east. For example, trains from London Paddington reach Bath Spa in about 90 minutes, followed by a quick 10-minute local train to Bradford on Avon. If you are arriving by air, Bristol Airport is about 25 miles west – you can take the airport bus to Bristol Temple Meads and then a train via Bath Spa. London’s airports connect via train to Bath Spa (for instance via Reading or Heathrow), and from there the local line to Bradford on Avon. Always check current schedules on National Rail or GWR to plan your journey, as weekend services may differ.

Local bus services also link Bradford on Avon with neighboring towns. Stagecoach operates regular routes between Bath, Bradford on Avon and Trowbridge, providing an easy link if you are coming from Bath Spa station or the wider region. Keep in mind that weekend or evening service may be less frequent, so check timetables (for example on the Stagecoach South West website) before your trip. Long-distance coach operators like National Express and Megabus stop in Bath; from there you can switch to a local bus or train into Bradford on Avon.

The nearest major airport is Bristol Airport (about 25 miles west), which is well-connected by road and public transport. From Bristol Airport you can take the shuttle bus or a taxi to Bristol Temple Meads, then a train through Bath Spa to Bradford on Avon. London Heathrow Airport is around 80 miles east; a practical public-transport route is to take a train from Heathrow (via Reading or London Paddington) into Bath Spa, then change for the short train ride to Bradford on Avon. Other options include flying into Bristol or London and taking a coach to Bath, then continuing by rail or bus.

Accommodation in and around Bradford on Avon ranges from charming guesthouses to modern hotels, but it tends to book up well in advance of the festival. The town itself offers cozy B&Bs, inns and self-catering cottages within easy walking distance of the festival site. A quick train ride away in Bath there is a wider choice of hotels – from historic boutique inns to familiar hotel chains – as well as additional parking and park-and-ride options. Nearby villages and countryside B&Bs can also provide a scenic alternative. Wherever you stay, be sure to book early and allow extra travel time on the festival morning, as local roads and trains may be busier than usual.